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Ephesians 6:15

What does Ephesians 6:15 mean?

A plain-English look at Ephesians 6:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Ephesians 6:15 means

Believers are to have their feet shod with the readiness given by the gospel of peace. The image suggests traction and mobility—shoes that keep a soldier sure-footed. The gospel brings peace with God through Christ, calming the heart and steadying the steps. From that peace flows readiness: availability for service, courage to advance, and stability under pressure. The good news does not make us passive; it equips us to move wisely and to stand firm when pressed. When the conscience is at peace through the gospel, fear loses footing. The believer’s stance in conflict is not frantic but prepared, grounded in the reconciling work God has accomplished.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Be ready with the good news of peace as shoes on your feet;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and having the feet shod in the preparation of the good-news of the peace;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and shod your feet with [the] preparation of the glad tidings of peace:

Context

After truth and righteousness (v. 14), verse 15 introduces footwear imagery tied to the gospel’s peace and the readiness it produces. This continues the theme of stability and preparedness. In verse 16, Paul will add the shield of faith to quench the evil one’s fiery darts, and in verse 17 he will mention the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, rounding out the armor with faith, hope, and God’s word.

v.14Stand therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,

v.15This passage

v.16withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Corinthians 5:18

    But all things are of God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ, and gave unto us the ministry of reconciliation;

  • Romans 10:15

    and how shall they preach, except they be sent? even as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that bring glad tidings of good things!

  • Isaiah 52:7

    How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace, that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation, that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

  • Luke 15:22

    But the father said to his servants, Bring forth quickly the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:

  • Habakkuk 3:19

    Jehovah, the Lord, is my strength; And he maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, And will make me to walk upon my high places.

  • Song of Solomon 7:1

    How beautiful are thy feet in sandals, O prince’s daughter! Thy rounded thighs are like jewels, The work of the hands of a skilful workman.

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